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1946

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1950

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Square, Nocturne

This is a Square. It was created by Jean-Denis Malclès and printed by Ascher Squares. It is dated 1946 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cooper Union Art School. It is credited Gift of Cooper Union Art School.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Printed signatures: Jean-Denis Malclès 1946, Ascher 155/600

Cite this object as

Square, Nocturne; Jean-Denis Malclès ((French, 1912–2002)); Printed by Ascher Squares (United Kingdom); England; silk; H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.); Gift of Cooper Union Art School; 1950-143-16

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